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Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1887-12-02
Preparing for Christmas.

1t is whispered that the ladies of some
of our churches have already begun to
make arrangements for Christmas exer.
cises in the Churches hristmas carols
will fern feature of these exercises,
and some of them have been selected, for
the occasion. Soon will be heard the
sweet melodies of the Sunday School
children, rehearsing for the coming event.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1887-12-02

WEATHER REPORT.

WASHINGTON, December ?, 3P. M
For District of Columbia, Maryland,
aud Nir, mia, warmer. fair weather,
light TO fresh variable winds, becoming
.sobtherly.
GREEDY.
Thermometer at THE CAPITAL office
at noon to-day stood 43S.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1887-12-02
Ilhlic school Imprsvsment.

Mr.. W $. Taylor has just compie, -
laying new floors and wainscottiug ah0
walls in the ;nale department of our puJ,
lie school building on Green street 49,
not only adds 20 the comfort OF the roo"'s
but 10 their durability.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1887-12-02

Try the S,ceet Nellie Cigdr-The best 5
cent cigar ever sold in Annapolis. Only
sold at the City Drug Store. We are the
leaders in fine cigars. j. W.. ,HoDGEs Il
CO., City Drug Store.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1887-12-02

eE-"The World the great drama anC
tableaux at the Masonic Opera House to
morrow afternoon and night. Don't fai
TO see it.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1887-12-02
MARRIED.

CHANEY-COLLINS.-I Baltimore
City, December LIST, Mr. NJ ID CHA.
NEY, of Anne Arundel County and
MISS ROBERTO COLLINS. of Baltimore
CITY
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1887-12-02

This paper Is circulated and read by
more people In Annapolis, than any other
paper Published here, and 1t Is the best
medium for advertising.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1887-12-02
Personal Mention.

Mrs Duvall, of Baltimore who mas
been visiting relatives here, left for nouie
yesterday.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1887-12-02
.RArES:OF ADvEmTlsT1c.

ono inch. first insertion, aI.Oo. s,hao-
o,,ent Insertions 80 cents. Liberal 49, W ~
witt those advertising by the mouth or yeaT =
All fractions OF square will constItTts = er;II
Ordidary announcement OF MARRIAGES and
deaths free, but obituary notices will he
al for at one-half the usual rates of edvav,is-
~ Local notices and political or special com.
munications, cents per line. SOiAA
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1887-12-02
8PECIAL NOTICE.

We will insert I'm this column advertis-
ments of Wants, For Rent, For Sale, Lost,
Found, &C., not exceeding four lines. ONE
WEEK, or less. for 90 Cents.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1887-12-02
TRY 81. REuTHER,s

best Home Made. Tafy. Only for sale Al "a q.
West street andnstand in the market every
Saturday night,
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1887-12-02
U WANT I


e want to rent house,
Il want situation,
L want servant,
III want to sell something.
u want t~buy q horse.
u want 10 find something lost,
" want TO rent room.
u want hOusekeeper,
u want boOkkeeper.
U want the people TO know you have tn
cheapest goods in town.
Il want to know how to have your want
gratified. and wen tell you.
Advertise in TIE CAPITAL want column and
you viii see how SOON your wants VIII be
supplied.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1887-12-02

LOST
Guns for Hire I
At 30 Cents a Day.

GUNNERS can be accommodated
with BRITCH LOADING GUNS at so
cents day. Also CARTRIDGES at
wholesale prices. Apply to w. II. TAY-
LOR'S Store, Market Space. 12I
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1887-07-13

LOCAL REEYITHES.

One of the three deer recently given TO
the Mt Vernon Association has made its
escape.
marriage license was issued in Wash.
ington yesterday to VIM. Il. Simms and
Elizabeth Kelley, both of this city.
The building used By the Sisters Of the
Holy Cross for school purposes is being re-
modelled and enlarged, preparatory to the
opening of the schools.
The steamer Harry Lodor, the schooners
Mary E. Price and AIodoc, and the yacht
Ella Tredwell, are On the ways of the ship
yard undergoing repairs.
The steamer Virginia made trip to Pts
Getaway yesterday evening and returned
this morning, and Capt. Griffin says he beat
the Harry Lodor's time ''all hollow"
The Committee on Streets have instruct
ed the Superintendent Of Police TO direct
the Alexandria Water Company to at once
repair the streets which have been torn up
for the purpose of laying pipes, etc.
Mr.. G. f. Price will have some nice salt
water tailors and trout for sale in the mar
ket tomorrow.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1887-07-13
COMMON COUNCIL.

At regular meeting of the Common Council Of
the city of Alexandria, held on the 18th day of
July, 1887, there were present: John T. Swee-
ney, esq.,, President and Messrs. w. S. Moore,
Snowden Clarence Moore, Hinken, L. w. Corbett,
Bayno, Germond and Kelley.
The President announced the following stand
ing committees viz:
General Laws-Messrs. Strider and Whiting.
Finance Messrs. Snowden and Fisher.
Public Property-Messrs. Atcheson and F. E.
Corbett.
Light-Messrs. W. S. Moore and Strider
Claims-Messrs. GEonau and Bayne.
Streets-Messrs. Aitcheson and Kelley.
Public Schools-Messrs. L. w. Corbett and Ger
mond.
Poor Mcssrs. Fisher and Smoot.
PolicG--Messrs. G. Moore and Hinken.
1t was resolved that when the City Council ad-
Ourns that it be to meet on Tuesday next.
The following were received from the Board Of
Aldermen and their action thereon concurred in,
viz: A resolution TO post pone the election of city
officers until Tuesday next q petition from John
W. Burke and others, accompanied by IAN act to
amend an act entitled an act irovding street flag
man by the Alexandria and Washington Railroad
Company in Henry street, and by the Alexandria
and Fredericksburg Railway Company in Fayette
street resolution of enquiry addressed to the
Mayor asking for the standing and character of
tho members of the present police force, and res
olution directing the Corporation Attorney to file
and prosecute in the suit now pending IN the q.
g. Courts against the Alexandria Canal Company
all claims of the City Council for advances made
to the said company.
The Board then adjourned.
Teste: JAMES z. CATION. Clerk.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1887-07-13
OFFERED $500 FOR MS W1FE.-William

OFFERED $500 FOR HIS WIFE.-William
Poteet was before Justice n. Z. Dorsey, of Hamp-
den, Baltimore county Nd yesterday on charges
of "disorderly conduct and making indecent
proposals" to Mrs. French, wife of Orville French,
of Hampton The evidence went to show that
Poteet had been visiting Mrs. French for some
time, and that he had made her presents of silk
dresses, bonnets and trinkets. On Monday he
tried to induce Mrs. French to elope with him,
but she declined, and informed her husband of
Poteets proposition. French Immediately hunted
Poteet up and, as he says, was going for him.
when Poteet coolly offered $500 in cash to him if
he would waive his claims to Mrs. French. The
husband was so astounded at this that he turned
about and walked away. He afterwards swore
out warrant against Potect Justice Dorsey
made Potect pay the costs in the case and then
dismissed him.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1887-07-13
OFFICIAL.
BOARD oF ALDERMEN.

At 3 regular meeting of the Board Of Aldermen
held July II, 1887, there were present. Henry
Strauss, esq, President and Messrs. Agnew,
Burke, Lambdin, Bryant, Leadbeater and Nc.
Kcnzie.
Mr.. w. h. Marbury, member. elect from the I'd
ward appeared and qualified for the term ending
July 1, 1891
The President announced the following mem.
bers OF tho joint standing committees on the part
Of this board
Finance-Messrs. Leadbeater and Burke.
Llght-Aessrs Marbury and Mckenzie.
Streets-Messrs. Bryant and Agnew.
PoOr-Messrs. Burke and Lambdin.
Claims-Messrs. Marbury and Burke.
Public Property-Messrs. Marbury and Agnew.
General Laws-Messrs. Bryant and Agnew.
Schools-Messrs. Leadbeater and Lsmbdin.
Police-Messrs. Mckenzie and Lslnbdin.
On motion it was resolved that the election of
corporation officers be postponed until Tuesday,
18th instant
resolution in regard to the adjournment CT
Council until next Tuesday night wss received
from the Common Council and their action con.
Cured in.
A petition of sundry citizens asking for flag
man at the corners of Henry and Prince streets
and Fayette and Prince streets, and an ordinance
relating thereto, were referred to the Committee
on Streets.
The following preamble and resolution were
adopted, viz:
Whereas, suit has been instituted in the United
States Circuit Court at Alexandria against the AL
exandria Canal Co. by the United States, the OBJ.
ject OF which is to dispose Of the canal, and the
distribution of The proceeds thereof among those
entitled thereto. Ordered, that the attorney of
the Corporation file in said court statement of
the amount advanced from timo to time to the
canal Company by the Corporation of Alexandria,
and prosecute said claims on behalf of the Cor
poration in said court.
The following was also adopted, viz:
Resolved, That His Honor, the Mayor, be re-
questcd to inform Council before the election Of
police officers whether charges have been pre-
ferred against any of them for aiute to discharge
their duties, or whether any have been suspended
for cause and if So what was the cause, and names
Of parties so suspended.
The Board then adjourned.
Teste: JNo. ]. JAMESON, Clerk.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1887-07-13
PROPOSALS.

PROPOSALS WILL BE RECEIVED AT THE
i Auditors office until SATURDAY, July 10th,
at IL o'clock m, for NUMBERING ALL THE
HOUSES IN THE CITY AND POSTING THE
NAMES OF THE STREETS, in accordance with
the provisions of an ordinance passed June 18th,
1887, copy of which can be seen at the Audi
tors office.
Srecimen numbers for houses and designs for
posting names of streets are requested with each
proposal for the information of the Committee on
Streets. HERBERT BRYANT,
ivT I'd Chairman
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1887-07-13

At yesterdays convention of the W. G. T.
u, at Lake Bluff, H., in committee of the
whole it was decided that Madame Presi.
dent" was the proper expression, and not
Miss or "Mrs. President
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Instruction thorough and practical Library
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Gag~ Subscribers who fail to receive the GAZETTE
regularly will please report such failures to TINS
office promptly.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1887-07-13

DR.. Pierce's "Pellets"-the original Cit
tie Liver Pills" sugar. coated cure sick
and bilious headache, sour stomach, and bill
ious attacks BY druggists.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1887-07-13
LOCAL NEWS.

.7.ss- Those who leave the city during the sum-
mer can have the GAZETTE mailed to them Tor
sny length OF time. and the address changed as
often as desired The subscription price is 90 cts.
per month, or at that rate for greater or less
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1887-07-13

THE AQUEDUCT BRIDGE.-Col. Hams has
reported TO the Chief of Engineers that the
preparation of material under the contract
of the Mount Vernon Bridge Co. for recon-
structing the Aqueduct Bridge was contin-
ued during June but little progress was
made with the masonry of the piers and
abutments. Under contract of Breen q
Feely, for construction of earthen embank-
ment for southern approach, fair progress
was made, about $500 cubic yards having
been put in place during the month. Up to
the present time about one-half OF the
80. 900 cubic yards which it is estimated will
be required has been placed in the embank-
ment
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1887-07-13
rho ora D0miuiOn'S Side.

For this section fair weather, nearly stationary
temperature variable winds generally westerly
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1887-07-13

CORPORATION CoURT-Judge N. B. Meade
presiding. Fletcher vs. Piper; cause re-
committed to commissioner Tor report.
Anderson vs. Anderson; report of COM
missioner of sale confirmed.
Court adjourned till to morrow morning
at 10 O'clock.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1887-07-13

CHANGE OF YENUE.-It is reported that
at the session of the Corporation Court to-
morrow Mr.. Edmund Burke, counsel for
John Curran, under indictment for the
murder Of officer Arnold, will ask Judge
Meade for a change of venue, and will en-
deavor to have Curran tried in Fredericks-
burg.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1887-07-13

VIRGINIA REpUBLIcANs.-The Virginia
Republican Association, of Washington,
held an enthusiastic meeting last night.
Much business of Importance was trans
acted, and q number of new members
were elected Thomas Allen, of this city,
stated that he had surveyed the campaign
ground in this district and was satisfied that
either Col. D. A. Windsor or Mr.. Trnmbull
could be elected to the legislature.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1887-07-13

PERSONAL Mary Robbins and Miss
Lucy Dorsey are summe ring with friends in
Charlestown, w. Va.
Profs. Hoxton and Brown, OF the Episco.
pal High School, are at Virginia Beach for
the summer.
Mr.. w. w. Sherwood has gone to Hay.
market TO spend few weeks.
Mr.. Thos F. Burroughs. assistant post
master, is confined to his home by sickness.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1887-07-13

ALL PARTIES indebted 10 the late o. T.
II STONE will please settle their accounts, and
parties having claims against the estate of the
deceased will present them to the undersigned.
iy13 St LOUIS KRAFFT. Administration.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1887-07-13

SERIOUS CHARGE.-Yesterday evening
young man from King George county swore
out warrant before one of the city magis-
trates, charging young man of this city,
his first cousin, with larceny. He states
that last winter he took horse to Wash
ington, sold it for 800, came over to this
city and went Immediately to his cousins
house, where he went to bed, the two sleep.
ing together; that the next morning he dis
covered the loss Of his money, and suspect
ed his cousin of taking it from his pocket
during the night. On the stand the young
man made several contradictory statements
producing the impression among some of
those present that the charge was inbound
ed The young man accused Indignantly
denied the charge, and threatens in turn TO
criminally prosecute his cousin.
The case was sent on to court, and the &C.
cused admitted to BAIL
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1887-07-13

ExCURsIoN.-One of the pleasantest ex.
cussions which ever left this city was that
given by the Alexandria Musical Associa.
tlon to River View last night. The excur-
sion was largely attended and from the
time the boat left till it returned nothing
occurred to mar the pleasure of the occa-
SION, and every one who attended spent o
asehghtful evening. The affair was success
IN every particular.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1887-07-13

u FOR RENT-A six.room PRESSED BRICK
s;:i; HOUSE on Washington street, between Wolfe
ana Wilkes. Has pantry, bath room and cellar
under whole house. Apply to
ROBERT J. THOMAS,
;r1r1 - WASHINGTON street
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1887-07-13

NEW EASY Lawn MOWERS, Garden Hoes,
~ Rakcs, Trowcs, Ladies' Garden Sets, Grass
Cutters and all other scasOnabc goods ut lowest
cash prices. JAS. F. CARLlN 6 SONS,
ap3O Alexandria, Va.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1887-07-13
CITY COUNCIL.
= first regular meeting ofthe new City
Coul Ill was held last night.

= first regular meeting ofthe new City
Coul i'll was held last night.
IN THE BOARD OF ALDERMEN
the President, Mr.. Strauss, and Messrs.
Burke, Agnew, Msrbury, Bryant, Lead
beaten. Lsmbdin and Mckenzie were pres
ent.
After the reading of the minutes of the
meeting held on the lst inst. for organiza
ton, the President announced the standing
committees On the part OF the Aldermen Tor
the ensuing two years.
Mr.. Marbury, member.eect from the LAD
ward, was sworn in by the President.
Mr. Agnew offered resolution that the
City Council meet next Tuesday night for
the election of city officers.
Mr.. McKenzie-"Why not make 1t the
next regular meeting night?"
After some conversational debate the res
olution was adopted.
Mr.. Mckenzie offered resolution pro-
yiding that thu city take such steps as are
necessary to protect its interests in the suit
which is to be brought against the Alexan.
dra Canal Company, so that in the event OF
that property being sold the city may be
able to recover any claims she may have
against it also requesting the Mayor to in
form Council whether charges have been
preferred against any of the present police
men during the time they have been on the
force. Both resolutions were adopted.
On motion of Mr.. Leadbeater the rules OF
the last Board OF Aldermen were adopted.
Mr.. Leadbeater presented the petition OF sun
dry persons praying Council to compel the Alex,
andrja and Washington and Alexandria and
fai,. Railway Companies to place a
ilagman at the intersections of Prince and Henry
and Prince and Fayette streets; also an ordinance
providing for such lagman He explained the
danger at these crossings, aud said the petitioners
were anxious for Council to act at once i'll the
matter, but he thought it would be best to refer
the ordinance to the Committee on Streets in Or
der that the railroad company could have an OPP
portunity to be heard, andit was so referred.
The board then adjourned.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1887-07-13

lust FROM THE FACTORY-10 dozen of the
81 IMPROVED PATENT-STAY ABS. SHIRTS,
the best goods ever offered i'll Alexandria for the
price. viii outwear any 81 Shirt.
ie2 At AMOS 3. SLAYMAKER'S
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1887-07-13

NEW VALENCIA and DAHESA TABLE
~ RAlSINS. New Currants, French Pruncs,
Jamaica Oranges and Malaga Lemons Just re-
ceived.
oct2O GEO. McBURNEY & SON.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1887-07-13

DAINT YOUR OWN BUGGY-Just received the
L following new line of Coiors: Olive Fonce,
Ponceau, Ecaratc, and Jet Coach Black. Call for
iano5 W. F. CREIGHTON & co.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1887-07-13

DERRY'S HARNESS OIL SOAP.
Three sizcs-:1, 80 and 25c sizes; the finest
article in the world for harness. For sale by
feb27 W. F. CREIGHTON e. co.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1887-07-13

POLICE REPoRT.-Iast night was clear
and warm with three prisoners and foul
dodgers at the station house.
The Mayor this morning disposed OF the
following cases:
Louisa Simms arrested by officers Hayes
and Simpson for disorderly conduct, was
discharged.
Henry Banks, colored, arrested by officers
Grady and Davis, for fighting, was fined s.
and Geo. Boston, arrested on the same
charge, was discharged.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1887-07-13

U1OR SALE-I will sell privately one of FAR.
Il REL & MARSDEN'S STONE BREAKERS
If not sold previously, will be sold at public sale
AUGUST Sth the first day Of Court.
VIM. II. CLEMENT, Road Commissioner.
TpesburG IuV SIS
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1887-07-13

Another large supply Just received. Put up in
Lib and y ID cans. For sale by
ie6 W. Z. CREIGHTON & CO
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1887-11-26

THE diplomatic correspondence rel
ative to the seizures OF sealers In
Behring's sea, which has been made
public during the week, taken in con-
nsction with the action Of the govern
ment in reference to the vessels and
persons seized, seems to indicate pretty
clearly how the question raised will be
settled, though the episode has not yet
been brought to definite conclusion.
The government apparently is not dis
posed to assume the position that
Behring's sea is closed sea, or to as
sert jurisdiction over its waters be-
yond the distance of a marine league
from the shore. Its course In relation
to this question will be in line with
the contentious of our earlier diplo-
mats before Alaska passed into our
possession, and, indeed, it is in conso-
nance with q declaration made by
secretary Of the treasury Boutwell, as
late as 1872. In taking the attitude
indicated the government will relieve
itself of some embarrassment in the
discussion of the fisheries controversy
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1887-11-26
A Live Daily Newspaper.

Half dozen more new subscribers
were added to the Argus daily list during
the past week-but we need more, quite
a number yet before the extra expense
for telegraph service is made up. We are
irving to secure this convenience for our
local readers, but cannot afford to con-
tinue il unless the expense entailed is
approximately borne by our patrons. II
is doubtful if another town the size of
Port Townsend on the Pacific coast can
boast a daily paper with dispatches as a
regular telegraph service. We could not
here if the service had TO be paid for
from the east; still, as it is, the expense
is one which, added to that of type set
ting, editorial and reportorial work. in
cidentals, DC, makes the actual cash
outlay for running expenses something
formidable in limited field. The Argus
has occupied the field here es q daily
when there was no money in il for any
one; it has served the public for public
convenience alone; il has filled a neces-
sity as that necessity grew, and il has
never thus far appealed in vain for sup
port. II its present venture is not cheer
fully sustained we shall feel that the
business community is making a sad
mistake. No town can be more profitably
advertised than by sending out q live
daily newspaper, one that is a credit to
the public from where it emanates.-PoTt
Toicnsend Argus IL.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1887-11-26
lLWACO ITEMS.

ILwAoo, Nov. %, 'S7.
There are fourteen soldiers left at
the Cape, who are kept busy packing
up and shipping stores, etc.
Sand Island is building down river.
and a new spit was formed during
the last blow, extending toward IL
waco, by Smiths trap.
The high tides cut in on the ocean
front OF the reservation tearing out
the bank of logs and debris between
Mckenzie and North heads, and
flooded out over FIVE acres of cleared
land. McKenZie's head is almost an
island at present.
The light house and signal service
buildings have been whitewashed and
painted, but the soldiers quarters
look desolate enough.
The life crew have plenty Of room
now to get about in, and are putting
in their time drilling and are close on
TO the best time ever made already.
Thanksgiving Day with us was gen.
orally observed by suspension OF bus
mess an labor, though most of the
peop ha plenty to do making ar
rangements for the fireman's ball.
This proved a success as a pleasure
and gratifying addition to the fire
mans fund.